The newsletter of
Albright
united Methodist
church
NOVEMBER 2016
THE
Albright Mosaic
Growing a loving, diverse community,
where every voice is valued.
Sunday
WORSHIP
SERVICE:
Letter from the Ad Council Chair for
November 2016
9:30 AM
Nope, no pastoral letter this month. There is just way too
much going on from an administrative angle.
Sunday
School for
ALL ages:
Obviously, there was no October Mosaic (or, possibly, you
were too busy to notice. I know that I might not have.) Until a
new Secretary is hired and trained, office hours are catch-ascatch-can. So far, between Debra Hawkins, Pastor Thomas
and I, we have managed to get a bulletin of one sort or another out each Sunday. At times it has been run on Saturday
night, but it has gotten out. We are also considering going to
a bi-monthly newsletter. But time alone will tell.(Personally,
with our severely limited free time, I think that we are doing
a pretty reasonable job.) So, please, be patient with our
“oops’s”) We have ads running for the position and have a
couple promising applicants. Now, if they can live up to their
resumes ………
11:00 am
(w/New Hope)
Inside This Issue:
Pastor Thomas
1
Birthdays / Anniversaries
3
Calendar / Sun. Servants
Monthly Health Article
7, 8
6
You are also, I’m sure, well aware of the fact that our beloved
custodian, Frankie, is recovering from surgery. We are told
that he will not be released back to work for a couple more
weeks (praying for less, but better to be prepared for more).
Until that time we will all need to step up and help out. We
have temporary help who JUST started, but trash still builds
up and needs to go out, spills still need to be wiped, paper
products run out, bathrooms need to be cleaned.
Continued….
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We’ll be asking the Trustees to take responsibility for ensuring that things are in good
shape, but we all have to pitch in. If it’s
where it doesn’t belong, put it away; if it’s
soiled, clean it, if it needs to be replenished, do it; you get the drift. It takes everyone to care fore God’s house.
As time goes on you will, undoubtedly notice some changes in the bulletin and the
Mosaic. Due to the cost of paper and our
dwindling finances, we will be needing to
cut back. (Did you know that there is over a
$30 difference in cost between a case of 81/2
X 11 paper and a case of 81/2 X 14? I surely
didn’t until we started looking for replacement office supplies. And we won’t even
THINK about color vs white paper)
If you have an email address, we need to
start sending the Mosaic out electronically.
We’ve researched and find that very few
churches, large or small, even produce a
printed newsletter or bulletin anymore, but
we are trying to hang in as long as possible.
Those who are shut in, of course, will have
theirs mailed. But postage costs have risen
dramatically, so any not sent electronically
will be available in the parlor for 2 weeks.
We will also be trying to pare down the size
of both the bulletin and the Mosaic., so
some of the little “extras” may not remain.
But that “remains” to be seen. (no pun intended)
How about taking a more active part in the
day-to-day operations of your church? To
paraphrase the Marines. “Albright is looking
for a few good men,” uh, disciples. We know
we have far more than a few right here, but
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we could certainly use some fresh
new leadership. Is there anything you
would like to see enhanced, changed?
Think about taking a position and,
even if you’re not sure, or up to taking
a full chair, the Church Conference (our
annual membership meeting) is coming up November 29th at 6:30.pm. Get
an insider’s look at the everyday management of the church, voice your
cares and concerns and vote on the issues that affect us all. This is your
chance to make your voice be heard.
Let’s all keep praying for guidance in
all that we do as we move forward.
Lynne
~~PLEASE NOTE that the
DEADLINE for ALL
ISSUES IS THE 20th
OF EACH MONTH~~
Please try to have
submissions into the
office by the deadlines
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS:
Lurean Slocum 11-1
Elizabeth Cannon 11-3
Jalea Slocum 11-3
Shari Glass 11-4
Olivia Wattleton 11-4
Adaku Anyanwu 11-9
Julie Clayton 11-11
Royce Taite 11-11
Cherie Stewart 11-14.
Justice Thao 11-18
Darius Johnson 11-22
David Stewart 11-22
Teresa Robinson 11-30
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SEE: “GOD IS GOOD” below.
~~ GOD IS GOOD ~~
God is working good in the lives of people through
the ministries of Albright Church. If you have a
story of how your life or someone else’s has been
blessed by God or affected by a ministry at
Albright Church, please share that witness with us
so God can be glorified. Email or leave a note in
the office mail slot marked “Office.”
CONGRATULATIONS! On the evening of Nov. 2, 2016,
in a ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy, New
Hope’s Xia Yang received the Milwaukee Police Department’s Meritorious Service Award for his rapid
response to defend our own JoAnn Holtz. We all owe
him and other members of New Hope our
Congratulations and our Thanks
FOOD PANTRY FOCUS FOR
NOVEMBER is: Stuffing &
Cranberries. Of course, any
non-perishable food items are
always needed, and this year
more than ever. Please leave
your donated items in the
basket provided in the parlor.
To Contact Albright Staff, email us at:
Pastor / Rev. Toua (Thomas)
Thao
[email protected]
Church Office
[email protected]
Christian Education Team
[email protected]
Custodian - Frankie Jones
[email protected]
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 11 , 2016
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/YOUTH
Fall Family Fun Night, Saturday, October 29th. Free rummage sale for the community from 10:00a to 1:00p. New Hope youth will
volunteer all day. Family Fun Night from 3:00p to 6:00p with games and prizes, baking contest, trick-or-treating for UNICEF, and
a Pot Luck dinner.
TRUSTEES
They are seeking estimates for window painting. New security camera has been installed on the SE corner of building. Fall cleanup has been moved to Saturday, November 12th. Hob will install the remaining 7 window well covers. Lynne will call city about new
bulbs in parking lot lights to brighten that area.
STAFF/PARISH RELATIONS
Committee is seeking to fill the office position.
WORSHIP
All Saints Day will be November 6th with candles on the alter and white carnations for family and friends. Albright and New Hope
are discussing a combined Thanksgiving Sunday, November 20th, service with a Pot Luck dinner to follow. There would be no Sunday
School that day. There will be a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 23 rd at 7:00p with cider and cookies to follow.
Hanging of the Greens will be Saturday, November 26th at 9:00a.
M.O.V.E.
Planning a bake sale for Election Day, November 8th. Homemade or store brought bakery items needed. Please bake or buy items
and bring to church on Sunday, November 6th.
PASTOR THOMAS
Church Charge Conference will be Tuesday, November 29th at 7:00p. There are many vacant positions open; chairs for Worship,
Member Care, and M.O.V.E. committees.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Saturday morning Bible Study with Tameka, “Seeing Where God is Leading Us”.
Respectfully submitted by Linda Hurt
ONGOING PRAYER NEEDS: We come to You in prayer: For cities and people in civil, racial, or religious
strife, experiencing violence and tragedy in so many ways and places — especially the all too many incidences of violence against the precious children in our community; For our sick and shut-in members:
Frankie Jones; Theresa Robinson, Rev. Mallothi and Esmie Brown; Marilyn Faber, Jemima Ehirim, Marcella Trakel, Sandra Berg; For all who grieve the loss of loved ones too soon taken from this earthly plain; For
our Albright and New Hope Families, Pastor Thomas, his wife and family; the Daai Christian Fellowship
and the Power of God Christian Ministries — their clergy and members — who also worship in this place;
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, November 6, 2016
All Saints Sunday
· Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149
· Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke6:20-31
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Pentecost 26
Isaiah 665:17-25; Isaiah 12
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21: 15-19
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Reign of Christ / Christ the King Sunday
Jeremiah 23:1-6;Luke 1:68-79
Collossians 1:11-50; Luke 23:33-43
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Advent 1
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122
Romans 12:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
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November 24
THANKSGIVING
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 100
Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for
our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,
and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever
hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have
given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, Episcopal Church {USA} )
NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD
Text & Background / History
UMH #102
Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things has done, in Whom this world rejoices;
Who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts and blessèd peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace, and guide us when perplexed;
And free us from all ills, in this world and the next!
All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given;
The Son and Him Who reigns with Them in highest Heaven;
The one eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Words: Martin Rinkart, tr. from German to English by
Ca­ther­ine Wink­worth, 1856.
Music: Nun Danket, attributed to Johann Crüger, 1647;
harmony by Felix Mendelssohn, 1840.
Martin Rinkart, a Lutheran minister, was in Eilenburg,
Saxony, during the Thirty Years’ War. The walled city
of Eilenburg saw a steady stream of refugees pour
through its gates. The Swedish army surrounded the city,
and famine and plague were rampant. Eight hundred
homes were destroyed, and the people began to perish.
There was a tremendous strain on the pastors who had to
conduct dozens of funerals daily. Finally, the pastors, too,
succumbed, and Rinkart was the only one left—doing 50
funerals a day. When the Swedes demanded a huge
ransom, Rinkart left the safety of the walls to plead for
mercy. The Swedish commander, impressed by his faith
and courage, lowered his demands. Soon afterward, the
Thirty Years’ War ended, and Rinkart wrote this hymn
for a grand celebration service. It is a testament to his
faith that, after such misery, he was able to write a hymn
of abiding trust and gratitude toward God.
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Soothing a Sore Throat
What To Do When Your Throat Hurts
—Lynne Hines-Levy
Reading, writing, and math are the building
blocks of learning. Mastering these subjects early on
can affect many areas of life, including school, work,
and even overall health. It’s normal to make mistakes
and even struggle a little when learning new things.
But repeated, long-lasting problems may be a sign of
common words. A child with a writing disability
may write very slowly, have poor handwriting, or
have trouble expressing ideas in writing and
organizing text. A math disability can make it hard
for a child to understand basic math concepts (like
multiplication), make change in cash transactions, or
a learning disability.
do math-related word problems.
Learning disabilities aren’t related to how
smart a child is. They’re caused by differences in
the brain that are present from birth, or shortly after.
These differences affect how the brain handles information and can create issues with reading, writing,
Learning difficulties can affect more than
school performance. If not addressed, they can also
affect health. A learning disability can make it hard
to understand written health information, follow a
doctor’s directions, or take the proper amount of
and math.
medication at the right times. Learning disabilities
can also lead to a poor understanding of the benefits
of healthy behaviors, such as exercise, and of health
risks, such as obesity. This lack of knowledge can
result in unhealthy behaviors and increased chances
“Typically, in the first few years of elementary
school, some children, in spite of adequate
instruction, have a hard time and can’t master
the skills of reading and writing as efficiently as
their peers,” says Dr. Benedetto Vitiello, a child
mental health expert at NIH. “So the issue is usually
brought up as a learning problem.”
for disease.
In general, the earlier a learning disability is
recognized and addressed, the greater the likelihood
for success in school and later in life. “Initial
students may learn more slowly or need more practice
than their classmates. Poor vision or hearing can
cause a child to miss what’s being taught. Poor
screening and then ongoing monitoring of children’s
performance is important for being able to tell
quickly when they start to struggle,” explains Dr.
Brett Miller, a reading and writing disabilities expert
at NIH. “If you’re not actively looking for it, you can
miss opportunities to intervene early.”
nutrition or exposure to toxins early in life can also
contribute to learning difficulties.
Not all struggling learners have a disability.
Many factors affect a person’s ability to learn. Some
If a child is struggling in school, parents or
teachers can request an evaluation for a learning
disability. The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act requires that public
schools provide free special education support to
Each learning disability has its own signs.
children, including children with specific learning
A child with a reading disability may be a poor
speller or have trouble reading quickly or recognizing disabilities, who need such services.
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November 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
NO Board of
Trustees Mtg.
3
Thur
9:30 am—JACs The Joys and
Challenges of
Aging: Travels with
Fri
Sat
4
5
11
12
Fall Clean-Up
Judy Pier-Lybeck
6 Communion Sun.
7
8
All Saints’ Sunday
8:00 am—Bible Study
Presidential
Election
9:30 am—Albright Worship
10:30 am— Joint Fellowship
w/New Hope
11 am—Joint SS w/ NH
12 Noon—N H Worship
Daylight Savings Time Ends
(Fall back!)
9:30 am
Stitching Group
@ Sherman
Perk
13 Pentecost 26
9
Veterans’ Day
1:00 pm African American
Woman’s Breast
Cancer Focus
Group
6 pm – Finance
Committee Mtg.
7 pm – Church
Council Mtg.
14
15
16
8:00 am—Bible Study
CROP Walk
Christ the King
21
8:00 Adult Bible Study
10:30 Joint Worship followed by Thanksgiving potluck FEAST!
6 pm - MPD D-7
Crime & Safety
Meeting
@ Albright UMC
27 Advent 1
28
8:00 am—Bible Study
9:30 am—Albright Worship
10:30 am— Joint Fellowship
w/New Hope
11 am—Joint SS w/ NH
12 Noon—N H Worship
17
18
19
25
26
2
3
5 pm—
Faith-Based
Initiative @
Beautiful
Savior Lutheran
Church,(1 block
N. of Burleigh on
9:30 am—Albright Worship
10:30 am— Joint Fellowship
w/New Hope
11 am—Joint SS w/ NH
12 Noon—N H Worship
20
10
23
Thanksgiving
9:30 am—
Stitching Group Eve
24
29
December 1
22
@ Sherman
Perk
6:30 Church
Conference
30
Thanksgiving
Day
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SUNDAY SERVANTS November 2016
November 6
All Saints Sunday
Communion Sunday
Liturgist
Children’s
Time
Greeters
Tamica Johnson
November 13
Pentecost 26
Tamica Johnson
November 20
Christ the King
Gary Levy
November 27
ADVENT 1
Gary Levy
Liz Cannon
Bob Berg
Pastor Thomas
Judy PierLybeck
Debra Hawkins
Kim Robinson
JoAnn Holtz
Carol Tate
Team #3
Team #4
Team #1
Visitor
Center
Communion
Stewards
Tamica Johnson,
Gary Levy, Beverly
Patterson, Oni Tate
Counters
Ushers
Team #2
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All About Advent
by Dean McIntyre
The season of Advent has been with us since the
fourth century, although it has not been a part of
the liturgical observance of all denominations and
churches. With the mixing of Christmas and Advent
during the weeks leading up to Christmas Day, there
is often confusion of the two. Here are the basics of
Advent:
When. Advent mar ks the beginning of the chur ch
year. It begins with the fourth Sunday before
Christmas Day and ends Christmas Eve. If Christmas
Day falls on a Sunday, Advent will last four full
weeks. If Christmas Day falls on any other day of the
week, Advent will last less than four weeks. If
Christmas falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or
Wednesday, all of Advent will be in December. If
Christmas falls on any other day of the week, Advent
will begin in November.
What. Advent comes fr om the Latin wor d,
adventus, meaning " coming." It is a season to
prepare for the coming of Christ in various meanings:
the promised coming of the Messiah to the Jews, the
coming of Jesus being born in Bethlehem, the promised return of the risen Christ in final victory, and the
continual coming of Christ into the lives and hearts of
believers.
Liturgical Context. Advent, which mar ks the
beginning of the liturgical year, is part of the cycle of
seasons that includes Advent, Christmas, and
Epiphany, all related in some fashion to the coming
of Jesus. That cycle is followed by Lent, Holy Week,
Easter, and the long Pentecost season.
History. Advent began in Fr ance in the four th
century. In various times and locations of the church,
Advent has been observed for three, four, and six
weeks leading to Christmas. Some churches today are
experimenting with incorporating Advent themes and
symbols in worship during the weeks prior to the
actual start of Advent in the hope that they can avoid
the conflict of Advent versus Christmas observance
during the immediate weeks prior to Christmas. …
Color. The color for Advent has tr aditionally been
purple. Some churches have adopted blue for Advent.
In practice, however, as churches increasingly incorporate the symbols and decorations of Christmas
during Advent, more and more we see red, green, and
gold appearing. The United Methodist Book of
Worship upholds the traditional color of purple for
Advent, signifying penitence and royalty; but it also
allows blue, the color of hope.
Themes, Images, Symbols, and Practices. Ther e
are a number of historic and traditional themes
observed during Advent:

Preparing to celebrate the coming of Christ:

The coming of the Messiah to the Jews.

The coming of Jesus into the world at Bethlehem.
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The second coming of Jesus in final victory.

The continual coming of Jesus into the hearts and
lives of believers.

A time of penitence and fasting, austerity,
seriousness, reading of Scripture, hearing and
proclaiming the Word in sermon and song;
waiting and longing for the Messiah's coming.

Symbols: Chrismon tree with its white monograms, the Jesse tree, Advent calendars, trumpets
(for Isaiah), the messianic rose, star of Jacob, and
fleur-de-lis. Modern innovation includes the use
of an Advent wreath with four candles and themes
around hope-peace-love-joy, John-ElizabethJoseph-Mary, or some other pattern.
Our Book of Worship (p.238) calls for the
following themes for the Sundays of Advent:

First Sunday: the final return of Christ in victory;
the Second Coming

Second and Third Sundays: John the Baptist, his
role, his words, his teachings

Fourth Sunday: the events immediately preceding
Jesus' birth.
To qualify for these services, a child must be
evaluated by the school and meet specific federal and
state requirements. An evaluation may include a
medical exam, a discussion of family history, and intellectual and school performance testing.
Many people with learning disabilities can
develop strategies to cope with their disorder. A
teacher or other learning specialist can help kids learn
skills that build on their strengths to counter-balance
their weaknesses. Educators may provide special
teaching methods, make changes to the classroom, or
use technologies that can assist a child’s learning
needs.
A child with a learning disability may also
struggle with low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and
frustration. In the case of a math learning disability,
math anxiety may play a role in worsening math
finish tasks. This can interfere with schoolwork, home
life, and friendships. But ADHD is not considered a
learning disability. It requires its own treatments,
which may include behavior therapy and medications.
“Parents play an important role in treatment, especially for children in elementary school,” Vitiello says.
Medications and behavioral interventions are often
delivered at home. Teachers can usually advise parents on how to help kids at home, such as by scheduling appropriate amounts of time for learning-related
activities. Parents can also help by minimizing distractions and encouraging kids to stay on task, such as
when doing homework. Effective intervention requires consistency and a partnership between school
and home.
Many complex factors can contribute to development
of learning disabilities. Learning disorders tend to run
abilities. A counselor can help children use coping
skills and build healthy attitudes about their ability
to learn.
in families. Home, family, and daily life also have a
strong effect on a child’s ability to learn starting from
a very early age. Parents can help their children develop skills and build knowledge during the first few
“If appropriate interventions are provided,
many of these challenges can be minimized,” explains years of life that will support later learning.
Dr. Kathy Mann Koepke, a math learning disability
“Early exposure to a rich environment is important for
expert at NIH. “Parents and teachers should be aware
that their own words and behavior around learning
and doing math are implicitly learned by the young
people around them and may lessen or worsen math
anxiety.”
“We often talk about these conditions in
isolation, but some people have more than one
challenge,” Miller says. Sometimes children with
learning disabilities have another learning disorder or
other condition, such as attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD).
“ADHD can be confused with a learning problem,”
Vitiello says. ADHD makes it difficult for a child to
pay attention, stay focused, organize information, and
brain development,” Mann Koepke says. Engage your
child in different learning activities from the start. Before they’re even speaking, kids are learning. “Even if
it’s just listening and watching as you talk about what
you’re doing in your daily tasks,” she says.
Point out and talk with children about the names, colors, shapes, sizes, and numbers of objects in their environment. Try to use comparison words like “more
than” or “less than.” This will help teach your child
about the relationships between things, which is important for learning math concepts, says Mann Koepke. Even basic things, like getting enough sleep and
eating a healthy diet, can help children’s brain development and their ability to learn.
NIH is continuing to invest in research centers that
study learning challenges and their treatments, with a
special focus on understudied and high-risk groups.
Although there are no “cures,” early interventions
offer essential learning tools and strategies to help
lessen the effects of learning disabilities. With support from caregivers, educators, and health providers,
people with learning disabilities can be successful at
school, work, and in their personal lives.
References
Learning Disabilities Research Studies: Findings from
NICHD funded Projects.
Miller B, Vaughn S, Freund L. J Res Educ Eff. 2014;7
(3):225-231. PMID: 25485027.
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Volume 70 Issue 11
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 am—Adult Bible Class
9:30 am— Albright Worship
10:00 am Daai Christian Fellowship
10:30 am — Joint Fellowship w/New Hope
11:00 am —Joint Sunday School w/New Hope
12 Noon—New Hope Worship
A Prayer Meditation for All Saints Day
by Safiyah Fosua // Discipleship Ministry UMC
We give you thanks, O God, for all the saints who ever worshiped you
Whether in brush arbors or cathedrals,
Weathered wooden churches or crumbling cement meeting houses
Where your name was lifted and adored.
We give you thanks, O God, for hands lifted in praise:
Manicured hands and hands stained with grease or soil,
Strong hands and those gnarled with age
Holy hands
Used as wave offerings across the land.
We thank you, God, for hardworking saints;
Whether hard-hatted or steel-booted,
Head ragged or aproned,
Blue-collared or three-piece-suited
They left their mark on the earth for you, for us, for our children to come.
Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have
gone before us.
Bless the memories of your saints, God.
May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication,
worship, and love.